About the Program

This unique program provides extensive hands-on work with welding automation and robotics systems including: GMAW (MIG) and spot-welding applications, CAD/CAM applications with CNC thermal cutting, and off-line robotic simulation programming applications. The curriculum builds on welding technology background with broader knowledge in manufacturing methods and industrial automation. This program has a common first two years with the Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection program. The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category. The optional co-op stream includes four consecutive four-month work terms.

Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U (MCT4C or MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U), or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (MATH1385)

The minimum acceptable grade for MDM4U is 70%.

Applicants with MAP4C will only be considered after writing the College Math Admissions test. Minimum grade cutoffs apply. Applicants with MAP4C may be given an alternate offer to the one-year Technology Foundations program which serves as a preparatory pathway into this program.

Applying to the Co-op Stream

All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.

To be considered for the co-op stream, students will be required to achieve an overall 80% unweighted average (with no dropped or failed courses) in all Level 1 and 2 program courses. If an applicant has a lower overall average, their application will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis, based on one or more of: course performance, a possible interview, and number of acceptances already granted. Courses in which exemptions were granted or PLARs achieved will be ignored in calculating the average (with the exception below).

Students seeking to transfer with advanced standing into the co-op option from other programs (e.g., Welding Techniques #1193 or Welding and Fabrication Technician #0046) will be considered; however, transfer credits for Technical Mathematics I and Technical Mathematics II will be weighted with a 20% penalty and all of the other requirements above will apply.

Co-op Information

Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.

The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.

Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.

Admission Procedures

An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation.

Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C, and post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.

A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.

Program Requirements

Applicants are required to have basic computer literacy.

Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. If this term is also a co-op work term, then work term eligibility will be based on the student's achievement during the preceding academic term.

Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.

In the case of back to back work terms eligibility to participate in consecutive work terms will be granted upon approval to participate in the initial work term.

Where two or more work terms occur back to back, should a student fail to achieve academic eligibility for the first work term, their eligibility for the second work term will be based on the term that occurs two terms prior to the second work term.

Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).

Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.

Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.

Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.

To be eligible for a co-op work term, students are required to achieve a minimum 3.0 SWA (70% session weighted average) and a maximum of two failures or dropped courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional.

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

On average, 100% of the graduates from the last three years (2014 to 2016) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Pathways & Credit Transfer

Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.

Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.

Program Courses

Description: This introductory course will enable the learner to effectively use PC-based software. The learner will use Windows commands to manipulate files. The learner will communicate using word processing, spreadsheet, CAD and presentation software, and combinations of the three to prepare effective documentation.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and concepts of technical drawings. Emphasis will be placed on basic drafting in orthographic projections, sections, dimensioning and tolerancing, notes, specifications, and welding symbols to prepare the student for the interpretation of welded fabrication engineering drawings.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is an applications oriented mathematics course in which the student utilizes basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. In addition, students will use both the imperial and System International when solving problems in linear measurement, area, volume and mass. This course is designed to develop a proficiency in mathematics necessary for subsequent courses in Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This theoretical course will begin with an introduction to welding, health and safety issues, welding history and applications. The next topics will introduce the principles and applications of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process fundamentals.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, commonly referred to as "stick" welding. Techniques will be developed for producing fillet welds in all welding positions while groove welds will be produced in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions with a variety of electrode types.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process (commonly referred to as "MIG" welding). Techniques will be developed for producing fillet welds in all welding positions while groove welds will be produced in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In this course, the student will be introduced to the safe set-up and use of thermal cutting processes for the cutting, piercing, beveling and gouging of various metals. Theoretical study and hands-on practice will stress safety and quality using oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing, plasma arc cutting, and air-carbon arc cutting and gouging processes.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course focuses on the reading, writing and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse, summarize, and discuss a variety of readings and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising in response to written prompts. This course prepares students for post-secondary writing tasks, research, and documentation. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In this course the student will be introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD) and create piece part and assembly drawings of welded fabrications. The application of welding symbols and the writing of Bills of Materials will also be included in the course.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: DRWG1497CoRequisites:

Description: This theoretical course will introduce the principles and applications of the major welding processes, including gas metal arc welding (GMAW), metal cored arc welding (MCAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW) as well as the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW). In addition, the student will be introduced to the basic filler metals and shielding gases used with these major welding processes.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD1360CoRequisites:

Description: This course will further develop Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) skills with additional practice making fillet and groove welds in all positions. Welding qualification tests will be practiced on groove weld assemblies with backing bars, followed by bend testing to assess quality.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites: WELD1645CoRequisites:

Description: Welding quality will be studied from a perspective of defect identification and reviewing cause, effect and corrective actions for various defects. In addition, causes and control methods for warpage and distortion in welded fabrication will also be reviewed.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the GTAW process, commonly referred to as "TIG" welding. Techniques will be developed for producing fillet and groove welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions on both mild steel and aluminum materials.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of basic metal fabrication methods and principles. Emphasis will be placed on safety and on the proper selection, use and care of hand measuring and power tools. In addition, the student will be operating metal fabrication machines including plate shears, press brake and plate rolls.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD1660CoRequisites:

Description: This course builds on knowledge and skills acquired in Technical Mathematics I and II. The topics covered in this course include the application of algebraic and trigonometric functions, exponents and radicals, analytic geometry, statistics, and data analysis. The course introduces numerous technical applications pertaining to welding engineering technology and is designed to improve the students' analytical and problem solving skills.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: MATH1635CoRequisites:

Description: This course will introduce industrial robots, how they work and their applications. Robot operation and communication with peripheral equipment will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on effective operation of teach pendants to safely test-run existing programs and to efficiently jog the robot to desired positions to correct existing robot paths.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the student welding codes and standards as they are applied to pressure vessel and structural applications. Welding procedure development, documentation, and qualification will be studied in depth. The qualification of welding personnel will also be studied. Supporting laboratory activities provide an opportunity to develop a new welding procedure and test it destructively as per code requirements.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD1700CoRequisites:

Description: This laboratory based course develops proficiency in industrial welding and joining processes. Simulated industrial situations provide the student with welding procedure development experience and a thorough understanding of the operating variables of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW and RSW. The importance of procedural documentation is stressed by requiring written procedures and laboratory reports documenting the process applications.Hours: 84Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: WELD1670CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to further enhance the students' knowledge of welding processes as taught in Welding Processes Technology I and II. The major areas of study will include: Arc Welding Power Sources, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD1670CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course continues to develop applications in welding and weldment Visual Inspection (VT). The functions of the visual inspector prior to, during, and after the welding process will be explored. The student will practice interpreting mechanical, structural, pressure vessel and piping drawings as it relates to the quality planning and inspection processes. The student will create and utilize various inspection documents for monitoring and controlling the fabrication process. The student will create weldments and provide detailed visual inspection reports by evaluating the end product against the acceptance criteria. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD2155CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the study of statics, the mechanics of solids, and the properties of sections. Topics such as forces, vectors and resultants, moments of forces and couples, equations of equilibrium, free-body diagrams, two-force members, coplanar concurrent, parallel and non-concurrent force systems, structures and members. Elementary mechanics of materials topics such as stress, strain, Hooke's Law, Young's Modulus of Elasticity, Centroids, Moment of Inertia, beam bending and stress will be covered. Fundamental concepts in the allowable strength of welded connections will also be introduced.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: MATH2285CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to basic metallurgical concepts through the study of welding related metallurgical considerations. The areas of study will include steel making, the structure and properties of plain carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum as well as the classifications of steels. The student will be taught basic metallography which includes specimen preparation and etching. In addition, the student will study phase diagrams, the iron-carbon diagram and the effect of heat input upon a weldment.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This introductory course will enable the student to use non-destructive inspection methods to assess the structural integrity of weldments and metals. Lab demonstrations and extensive practice will enable the student to inspect weldments and interpret test results using the Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Magnetic Particle (MT) methods.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the basic principles and laws of electricity and the measurement of electrical quantities as required safely working with and understanding the operation of welding equipment and processes. The student will become familiar with industrial electrical power systems, the conversion of electrical power for welding, the measurement of electrical quantities, control interfacing between power sources, wire-feeders, and ancillary equipment, and the troubleshooting of welding circuits. A primary focus of this course will be the development of safe work practices in the welding lab for the purpose of process measurement and troubleshooting, not welding machine repair or installation wiring.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This laboratory based course further develops proficiency in industrial welding and joining processes. Simulated industrial situations provide the student with welding procedure development experience and a thorough understanding of the operating variables of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW and RSW. The importance of procedural documentation is stressed by requiring written procedures and laboratory reports documenting the process applications.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD2235CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to further enhance the students' knowledge of welding processes as taught in Welding Processes Technology I, II and III. The major areas of study will include: Submerged Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Plasma Cutting, Plasma Gouging and Resistance Welding. Other related welding processes such as Stud Welding and Laser Beam Welding will also be studied.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD2250CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces how to program and configure programmable logic controller (PLCs) to control automated systems. Both proprietary PLC systems and the IEC 61131-3 systems are studied. Ladder Logic programming language is introduced and mostly utilized from simple Boolean logic programs to structured programs with function calls and interrupts.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will examine all production processes to effectively plan product manufacturing. Process planning and costing for manufacturing methods including cutting, stamping, machining, casting, assembly and coating will be studied. Knowledge of these processes will be used to effectively plan for manufacturing including sequence, resources, equipment and facilities required.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will continue to develop robotic programming skills with emphasis on MIG and spot welding applications. Lab practice will optimize weld quality and cycle time for a variety of thin and thick-gauge applications. Advanced features and functions including tool centre point calibration, seam find and tracking, and multi-pass applications will be studied.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ROBO2040CoRequisites:

Description: The basics of welded structural design including allowable stress, limit state, and plastic design will be introduced. The student will learn to calculate the required size of welds using the allowable stress method and the selection of filler metals of various strength levels to match the requirements of weld design codes such as CSA W59. Special emphasis will be placed upon identifying issues with designs or welding discontinuities that can affect the integrity of welded structures with an introduction fracture mechanics. The issues around the ductile to brittle fracture transition of structural steels, brittle fracture, and the special requirements of fatigue-loaded structures will be discussed.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD2115CoRequisites:

Description: The goal of this course is to build upon the basic metallurgical concepts with a thorough study of the metallurgical considerations for welding a variety of metals and the performance of welds in service. Specifically, the welding metallurgy of the following metals will be covered: carbon and low-alloy steels, modern HSLA steels, the stainless steel alloy family, cast irons, nickel, copper, aluminium and titanium based alloys. The effect of the welding process, heat input, and consumable selection will be investigated through lab experiments on sample welds.Hours: 70Credits: 5Pre-Requisites: WELD2175CoRequisites:

Description: Students must undertake a self directed technical project in their 3rd year of study. The purpose of this project is to expose the student to a typical project that would be undertaken by a Technologist in industry. Topics could include solving a manufacturing problem, developing a new welding procedure or evaluating the weldability of a unique material (or any other topic as mutually agreed to by the student and the faculty advisor). The purpose of this course is to research possible topics and to develop a comprehensive plan for implementation in Technical Project II. The student will develop experience in the processes of Project Management (planning phase) and additional skills in technical research.Hours: 14Credits: 1Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will include a review of advances in conventional welding processes including arc and resistance welding methods. Application of new consumables, power sources and equipment will be studied. Another component in this course will include a presentation project for a non-conventional welding process such as laser, ultrasonic or explosion welding for joining and non-joining applications.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites: WELD2260CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course will continue to develop CAD skills and use thermal cutting software to import and modify shape part drawing files then generating the plate nesting and cut code for downloading to the CNC thermal cutting table. Another CAD/CAM application to be reviewed will be transition joint and 3D software for generating templates or flat pattern developments automatically. Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will introduce the student to the process of manufacturing and how manufacturing operations are planned and managed. Special emphasis will be placed upon the process of bringing new products to market and relating the involvement of welding technology to this task. Topics will include: the concept of “Value-Adding”, production strategies and processes, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturability, “lean manufacturing”, plant and work-cell layout, process flowcharting and operation analysis, labour force planning, total productive maintenance, and health and safety management. A major student project will be included that will develop skills in the process of technical project management through the use of a welding manufacturing case study.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the concept of Total Quality Management as it relates manufacturing processes in general, and specifically to the welding process. Topics of discussion include: the history of the modem quality philosophies (Demming/Juran), the true cost of quality, root cause analysis and quality assurance systems (ISO9000, QS9000, CSA Z299, and ASME). Special emphasis will be placed upon learning applications Ishikawa's seven tools of quality. (e.g. Pareto Charts, Control Charts and Cause and Effect Diagrams). Equipment calibration (including welding machines, tools, gauges, etc.) will also be discussed.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course develops the student's ability to recognize all factors that contribute to an overall welding cost, and to take an analytical approach to cost reduction. Welding cost estimating methods will be studied, (using spreadsheet software) as a tool in making accurate comparisons using the major production welding processes. After a review of the contributing factors to an overall welding cost the student will examine industrial examples in case study format, and take appropriate steps to reduce welding costs.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The course will develop knowledge in a wide range of technologies applicable to welding automation. Sensors such as limit switches and proximity switches will be studied as will their integration with a weldment fixturing, clamping and transfer tooling. Students will learn to apply automation including torch manipulators and carriages, weldment positioners, dedicated and flexible automation with both robotic and non-robotic technologies. The student will be able to utilize various locating, clamping, indexing and tool guiding devices as used in jigs and fixtures for the successful design of fabrication, welding and inspection operations.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In their 3rd year of study, students will be exposed to a typical project undertaking by Technologist in industry. This self-directed technical project could be solving a manufacturing problem, developing new welding procedures, designing new product or equipment, evaluating the weldability of a unique material or other special topics as mutually agreed to by the student and the faculty advisor. In this course, students will implement and complete the project proposed in Technical Project I. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on the student's written and oral communication skills via a comprehensive final report and project presentation.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD3170CoRequisites:

Description: This introductory course will enable the learner to effectively use PC-based software. The learner will use Windows commands to manipulate files. The learner will communicate using word processing, spreadsheet, CAD and presentation software, and combinations of the three to prepare effective documentation.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and concepts of technical drawings. Emphasis will be placed on basic drafting in orthographic projections, sections, dimensioning and tolerancing, notes, specifications, and welding symbols to prepare the student for the interpretation of welded fabrication engineering drawings.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is an applications oriented mathematics course in which the student utilizes basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. In addition, students will use both the imperial and System International when solving problems in linear measurement, area, volume and mass. This course is designed to develop a proficiency in mathematics necessary for subsequent courses in Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This theoretical course will begin with an introduction to welding, health and safety issues, welding history and applications. The next topics will introduce the principles and applications of the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process fundamentals.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, commonly referred to as "stick" welding. Techniques will be developed for producing fillet welds in all welding positions while groove welds will be produced in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions with a variety of electrode types.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process (commonly referred to as "MIG" welding). Techniques will be developed for producing fillet welds in all welding positions while groove welds will be produced in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In this course, the student will be introduced to the safe set-up and use of thermal cutting processes for the cutting, piercing, beveling and gouging of various metals. Theoretical study and hands-on practice will stress safety and quality using oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing, plasma arc cutting, and air-carbon arc cutting and gouging processes.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course focuses on the reading, writing and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse, summarize, and discuss a variety of readings and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising in response to written prompts. This course prepares students for post-secondary writing tasks, research, and documentation. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In this course the student will be introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD) and create piece part and assembly drawings of welded fabrications. The application of welding symbols and the writing of Bills of Materials will also be included in the course.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: DRWG1497CoRequisites:

Description: This theoretical course will introduce the principles and applications of the major welding processes, including gas metal arc welding (GMAW), metal cored arc welding (MCAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW) as well as the gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW). In addition, the student will be introduced to the basic filler metals and shielding gases used with these major welding processes.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD1360CoRequisites:

Description: This course will further develop Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) skills with additional practice making fillet and groove welds in all positions. Welding qualification tests will be practiced on groove weld assemblies with backing bars, followed by bend testing to assess quality.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites: WELD1645CoRequisites:

Description: Welding quality will be studied from a perspective of defect identification and reviewing cause, effect and corrective actions for various defects. In addition, causes and control methods for warpage and distortion in welded fabrication will also be reviewed.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will develop basic welding skills with the GTAW process, commonly referred to as "TIG" welding. Techniques will be developed for producing fillet and groove welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions on both mild steel and aluminum materials.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of basic metal fabrication methods and principles. Emphasis will be placed on safety and on the proper selection, use and care of hand measuring and power tools. In addition, the student will be operating metal fabrication machines including plate shears, press brake and plate rolls.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD1660CoRequisites:

Description: This series of modules will prepare students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will familiarize themselves with the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace regarding social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while developing an awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and examine available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. Hours: 14Credits: 1Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course builds on knowledge and skills acquired in Technical Mathematics I and II. The topics covered in this course include the application of algebraic and trigonometric functions, exponents and radicals, analytic geometry, statistics, and data analysis. The course introduces numerous technical applications pertaining to welding engineering technology and is designed to improve the students' analytical and problem solving skills.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: MATH1635CoRequisites:

Description: This course will introduce industrial robots, how they work and their applications. Robot operation and communication with peripheral equipment will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on effective operation of teach pendants to safely test-run existing programs and to efficiently jog the robot to desired positions to correct existing robot paths.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the student welding codes and standards as they are applied to pressure vessel and structural applications. Welding procedure development, documentation, and qualification will be studied in depth. The qualification of welding personnel will also be studied. Supporting laboratory activities provide an opportunity to develop a new welding procedure and test it destructively as per code requirements.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD1700CoRequisites:

Description: This laboratory based course develops proficiency in industrial welding and joining processes. Simulated industrial situations provide the student with welding procedure development experience and a thorough understanding of the operating variables of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW and RSW. The importance of procedural documentation is stressed by requiring written procedures and laboratory reports documenting the process applications.Hours: 84Credits: 6Pre-Requisites: WELD1670CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to further enhance the students' knowledge of welding processes as taught in Welding Processes Technology I and II. The major areas of study will include: Arc Welding Power Sources, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD1670CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course continues to develop applications in welding and weldment Visual Inspection (VT). The functions of the visual inspector prior to, during, and after the welding process will be explored. The student will practice interpreting mechanical, structural, pressure vessel and piping drawings as it relates to the quality planning and inspection processes. The student will create and utilize various inspection documents for monitoring and controlling the fabrication process. The student will create weldments and provide detailed visual inspection reports by evaluating the end product against the acceptance criteria. Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD2155CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the study of statics, the mechanics of solids, and the properties of sections. Topics such as forces, vectors and resultants, moments of forces and couples, equations of equilibrium, free-body diagrams, two-force members, coplanar concurrent, parallel and non-concurrent force systems, structures and members. Elementary mechanics of materials topics such as stress, strain, Hooke's Law, Young's Modulus of Elasticity, Centroids, Moment of Inertia, beam bending and stress will be covered. Fundamental concepts in the allowable strength of welded connections will also be introduced.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: MATH2285CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to basic metallurgical concepts through the study of welding related metallurgical considerations. The areas of study will include steel making, the structure and properties of plain carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum as well as the classifications of steels. The student will be taught basic metallography which includes specimen preparation and etching. In addition, the student will study phase diagrams, the iron-carbon diagram and the effect of heat input upon a weldment.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This introductory course will enable the student to use non-destructive inspection methods to assess the structural integrity of weldments and metals. Lab demonstrations and extensive practice will enable the student to inspect weldments and interpret test results using the Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Magnetic Particle (MT) methods.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the basic principles and laws of electricity and the measurement of electrical quantities as required safely working with and understanding the operation of welding equipment and processes. The student will become familiar with industrial electrical power systems, the conversion of electrical power for welding, the measurement of electrical quantities, control interfacing between power sources, wire-feeders, and ancillary equipment, and the troubleshooting of welding circuits. A primary focus of this course will be the development of safe work practices in the welding lab for the purpose of process measurement and troubleshooting, not welding machine repair or installation wiring.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This laboratory based course further develops proficiency in industrial welding and joining processes. Simulated industrial situations provide the student with welding procedure development experience and a thorough understanding of the operating variables of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, SAW and RSW. The importance of procedural documentation is stressed by requiring written procedures and laboratory reports documenting the process applications.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD2235CoRequisites:

Description: This course is designed to further enhance the students' knowledge of welding processes as taught in Welding Processes Technology I, II and III. The major areas of study will include: Submerged Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Plasma Cutting, Plasma Gouging and Resistance Welding. Other related welding processes such as Stud Welding and Laser Beam Welding will also be studied.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD2250CoRequisites:

Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. This course will increase the student's understanding of employer's expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills. These skill areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as defined in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Student development will be evaluated during and at the conclusion of the work experience.Hours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 or CEPR1020CoRequisites:

Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and will build on the skills and experience obtained in prior co-op work terms within the program. This course will increase the student's understanding of employer's expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills. These skill areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as defined in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Student development will be evaluated during and at the conclusion of the workHours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 or CEPR1020CoRequisites:

Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and will build on the skills and experience obtained in prior co-op work terms within the program. This course will increase the student's understanding of employer's expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills. These skill areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as defined in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Student development will be evaluated during and at the conclusion of the workHours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 or CEPR1020CoRequisites:

Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and will build on the skills and experience obtained in prior co-op work terms within the program. This course will increase the student's understanding of employer's expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills. These skill areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as defined in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Student development will be evaluated during and at the conclusion of the work term.Hours: 420Credits: 14Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 or CEPR1020CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces how to program and configure programmable logic controller (PLCs) to control automated systems. Both proprietary PLC systems and the IEC 61131-3 systems are studied. Ladder Logic programming language is introduced and mostly utilized from simple Boolean logic programs to structured programs with function calls and interrupts.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will examine all production processes to effectively plan product manufacturing. Process planning and costing for manufacturing methods including cutting, stamping, machining, casting, assembly and coating will be studied. Knowledge of these processes will be used to effectively plan for manufacturing including sequence, resources, equipment and facilities required.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will continue to develop robotic programming skills with emphasis on MIG and spot welding applications. Lab practice will optimize weld quality and cycle time for a variety of thin and thick-gauge applications. Advanced features and functions including tool centre point calibration, seam find and tracking, and multi-pass applications will be studied.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: ROBO2040CoRequisites:

Description: The basics of welded structural design including allowable stress, limit state, and plastic design will be introduced. The student will learn to calculate the required size of welds using the allowable stress method and the selection of filler metals of various strength levels to match the requirements of weld design codes such as CSA W59. Special emphasis will be placed upon identifying issues with designs or welding discontinuities that can affect the integrity of welded structures with an introduction fracture mechanics. The issues around the ductile to brittle fracture transition of structural steels, brittle fracture, and the special requirements of fatigue-loaded structures will be discussed.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites: WELD2115CoRequisites:

Description: The goal of this course is to build upon the basic metallurgical concepts with a thorough study of the metallurgical considerations for welding a variety of metals and the performance of welds in service. Specifically, the welding metallurgy of the following metals will be covered: carbon and low-alloy steels, modern HSLA steels, the stainless steel alloy family, cast irons, nickel, copper, aluminium and titanium based alloys. The effect of the welding process, heat input, and consumable selection will be investigated through lab experiments on sample welds.Hours: 70Credits: 5Pre-Requisites: WELD2175CoRequisites:

Description: Students must undertake a self directed technical project in their 3rd year of study. The purpose of this project is to expose the student to a typical project that would be undertaken by a Technologist in industry. Topics could include solving a manufacturing problem, developing a new welding procedure or evaluating the weldability of a unique material (or any other topic as mutually agreed to by the student and the faculty advisor). The purpose of this course is to research possible topics and to develop a comprehensive plan for implementation in Technical Project II. The student will develop experience in the processes of Project Management (planning phase) and additional skills in technical research.Hours: 14Credits: 1Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will include a review of advances in conventional welding processes including arc and resistance welding methods. Application of new consumables, power sources and equipment will be studied. Another component in this course will include a presentation project for a non-conventional welding process such as laser, ultrasonic or explosion welding for joining and non-joining applications.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites: WELD2260CoRequisites:

Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

Description: This course will continue to develop CAD skills and use thermal cutting software to import and modify shape part drawing files then generating the plate nesting and cut code for downloading to the CNC thermal cutting table. Another CAD/CAM application to be reviewed will be transition joint and 3D software for generating templates or flat pattern developments automatically. Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course will introduce the student to the process of manufacturing and how manufacturing operations are planned and managed. Special emphasis will be placed upon the process of bringing new products to market and relating the involvement of welding technology to this task. Topics will include: the concept of “Value-Adding”, production strategies and processes, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturability, “lean manufacturing”, plant and work-cell layout, process flowcharting and operation analysis, labour force planning, total productive maintenance, and health and safety management. A major student project will be included that will develop skills in the process of technical project management through the use of a welding manufacturing case study.Hours: 56Credits: 4Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course introduces the concept of Total Quality Management as it relates manufacturing processes in general, and specifically to the welding process. Topics of discussion include: the history of the modem quality philosophies (Demming/Juran), the true cost of quality, root cause analysis and quality assurance systems (ISO9000, QS9000, CSA Z299, and ASME). Special emphasis will be placed upon learning applications Ishikawa's seven tools of quality. (e.g. Pareto Charts, Control Charts and Cause and Effect Diagrams). Equipment calibration (including welding machines, tools, gauges, etc.) will also be discussed.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: This course develops the student's ability to recognize all factors that contribute to an overall welding cost, and to take an analytical approach to cost reduction. Welding cost estimating methods will be studied, (using spreadsheet software) as a tool in making accurate comparisons using the major production welding processes. After a review of the contributing factors to an overall welding cost the student will examine industrial examples in case study format, and take appropriate steps to reduce welding costs.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: The course will develop knowledge in a wide range of technologies applicable to welding automation. Sensors such as limit switches and proximity switches will be studied as will their integration with a weldment fixturing, clamping and transfer tooling. Students will learn to apply automation including torch manipulators and carriages, weldment positioners, dedicated and flexible automation with both robotic and non-robotic technologies. The student will be able to utilize various locating, clamping, indexing and tool guiding devices as used in jigs and fixtures for the successful design of fabrication, welding and inspection operations.Hours: 28Credits: 2Pre-Requisites:CoRequisites:

Description: In their 3rd year of study, students will be exposed to a typical project undertaking by Technologist in industry. This self-directed technical project could be solving a manufacturing problem, developing new welding procedures, designing new product or equipment, evaluating the weldability of a unique material or other special topics as mutually agreed to by the student and the faculty advisor. In this course, students will implement and complete the project proposed in Technical Project I. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on the student's written and oral communication skills via a comprehensive final report and project presentation.Hours: 42Credits: 3Pre-Requisites: WELD3170CoRequisites:

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